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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Michel Martin

Published November 3, 2026 at 3:44 AM CST

Control of Congress is at stake as voters head to the polls, President Trump touts his own record in final message to voters, Iran prepares for potential renewed attacks after U.S. midterms.

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